The pack poured out of the tunnel heading out into far less than ideal conditions. It seemed it would be difficult to match the men’s field’s performance from earlier in the week, but then again the depth of the men’s field was a very pleasant surprise.

 
1st pack in the race leaving the tunnel at the Bird's Nest - Beijing, China

Olga Kaniskina, Russia - Setting a world record pace

1st pack led by María Vasco of Spain and Elisa Rigaudo of Italy

The rest of the lead pack - Women's 20K Olympic Race Walk - Beijing, China